At least 41 dead as relentless rains flood Vietnam
Relentless rains and floods have killed at least 41 people in central Vietnam since the weekend, while a search continues for nine still missing, state media reported, BBC reported.
The deluge has submerged more than 52,000 homes and left half a million households and businesses without power, according to reports.
Rainfall exceeded 1.5m (5ft) in several areas over the past three days, even rising beyond the 1993 flood peak of 5.2m in some parts, according to BBC.
Mexico's Fatima Bosch, who walked out on organisers, crowned Miss Universe
Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch has been crowned the new Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday - marking the end of an exceptionally scandal filled pageant season, BBC reported.
The 25-year-old contestant had earlier in November walked out of a pageant event after an official publicly berated her in front of dozens of contestants and threatened to disqualify those who supported her.
A week after, two judges resigned, with one of them accusing organisers of rigging the competition, according to BBC.
Cop30 climate summit in Brazil disrupted after fire breaks out in venue
Talks at the Cop30 climate summit in Brazilwere disrupted on Thursday after a fire broke out in the venue, triggering an evacuation just as negotiators were preparing to try to land a deal to strengthen international efforts to address the climate crisis, The Guardian reported.
Thirteen people were treated for smoke inhalation, organisers said in a statement, after the fire broke out in the pavilion area of the conference centre in Belém, Brazil.
The cause of the fire, which was brought under control within minutes, was being investigated but was believed to be an electrical device, probably a microwave, Reuters reported, citing the local fire department, according to The Guardian.
Modi's ally returns as chief minister after sweeping Indian state polls
Days after recording a landslide victory in India's Bihar state, Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar has taken the oath as chief minister, BBC reported.
Kumar's party and its allies, which includes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), won 202 out of 243 seats in the polls.
Kumar, 74, one of the state's most influential political figures, took office for a record 10th time, according to BBC.
